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Minotel Wessex Royale

3.0 of 5
32 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UP, England
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Ranked #6 of 9 hotels in Dorchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013
christopher g Grays Thurrock, United Kingdom
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Grays Thurrock, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

I called the hotel on Thursday evening 30th May to check availability for a single and double room for Friday. Maria said that the rooms were available and that she would make the booking at the online price which was a good saving. Maria told me the room's would be ready from 4pm on Friday, I explained that this would... More

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Uk
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Somehow I wish TA would allow us to mark in fractions. Is it because Americans don't understand them perhaps? I feel a trifle mean only giving 3 out of 5 as it is a really nice hotel with wonderful staff. However, although it is a delightful Georgian building from the outside you really wouldn't know it from the inside and... More

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manager W, Manager at Minotel Wessex Royale, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear Guest. Thank you for your comments and taking the time to rate us, We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with us. The hotel does have a reputation for its friendly staff, we Strive to ensure that all our guests receive a warm and friendly welcome, and for it to continue throughout there stay. We... More

Royal Wootton Bassett, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

We were greeted at reception by Alan, who introduced himself, was friendly and respectful as he briefed us on our stay; he then offered to carry luggage up the stairs to our room. The room itself (a 'premier' room) was spacious, clean and comfortable with everything working as it should. The en-suite was tastefully decorated and also not cramped. Phoning... More

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manager W, Manager at Minotel Wessex Royale, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear Guest. Thank you for your lovely comments and taking the time to rate us. We are really pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay. We Strive to ensure that all our guests receive a warm and friendly welcome, and for it to continue throughout there stay. We hope to see you agin sometime in the future More

Bristol, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Stayed here just for one night and couldn't fault it Last stayed 3 years ago and it didn't disappoint then either The room was fab with a four poster and a spa bath Thought we were in the honeymoon suite!! The staff are wonderful, polite and friendly and nothing is too much trouble Didn't have dinner but the breakfast was... More

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manager W, Manager at Minotel Wessex Royale, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear Guest. Thank you for your lovely comments and taking the time to rate us. We are really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. You were indeed in the Honey Moon Suite. We Strive to ensure that all our guests receive a warm and friendly welcome, and for it to continue throughout there stay. We hope to see... More

Hemsedal, Norway
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We arrived in Dorchester late on bank holiday Sunday on the way to Cornwall from Gatwick by chance. Having had little success throughout the day with RAC and many other problem causing delays on the way to an interview, we were 3 very tired adults. On arriving at the Wessex Royale, we were told that unfortunately the hotel only had... More

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manager W, Manager at Minotel Wessex Royale, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear Guest. Thank you for your lovely comments and taking the time to rate us. We are really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We will always try to help where we can, we are just glad that we had the room available for you, even if it was a squeeze. We Strive to ensure that... More

UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed hear as we was taking part in a cycle sportive at bovington. car park at rear is tiny, but the receptionist very kindly moved her car so we could park up,they also allowed us to put our bikes in the laundry room which we had not previously arranged. We dined in the resturant which was very well presented, but... More

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manager W, Manager at Minotel Wessex Royale, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear Guest. Thank you for your comments and taking the time to rate us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We Strive to ensure that all our guests receive a warm and friendly welcome, and for it to continue throughout there stay. We hope to see you agin sometime in the future More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

So my wife and I decided to book another weekend away and deciding where to go and stay was a simple choice, After two previous stays at the Wessex Royale the decision was and easy one, the staff are ever so polite and friendly to the point that they will go out of there way to make your stay a... More

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manager W, Manager at Minotel Wessex Royale, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear Mr & Mrs Lad. Thank you for your lovely comments and taking the time to rate us. We are really pleased to hear that you had a great stay once again. We Strive to ensure that all our guests receive a warm and friendly welcome, and for it to continue throughout there stay. We hope to see you agin... More

saxmundham, UK
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33 reviews 33 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This time I had one of the courtyard rooms, which are slightly larger than those in the main hotel. Very comfortable and warm, even though it was bitterly cold and snowing outside! Very good en-suite. the few steps to the hotel is no problem, and as usual the breakfasts were excellent. Very pleasant staff too.

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manager W, Manager at Minotel Wessex Royale, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your comments and taking the time to rate us. We are really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with us again, if you ever have a preference of room please let us know when you book again and we can make sure you get the room you prefer We hope to welcome... More

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Stayed at this hotel for one night, last minute. Staff very helpful and friendly, car park small but we managed to get a space. Bar area nice, open fire, but drinks very pricey! Breakfast was nice, good selection and service, although restaurant was a bit dated, as was our room. It was a shame because the public areas were quite... More

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manager W, Manager at Minotel Wessex Royale, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear Guest. Thank you for your comments and taking the time to rate us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. I am sorry to hear that you think the hotel is a little dated, it was only last year that the hotel was refurbished. We hope to welcome you back at the Wessex again in the... More

Horsham
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

Lovely room overlooking the historic high street. Spotlessly clean. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent cooked breakfast. Car parking spaces at the rear of the hotel are limited, but parking on the street is easy and free after six and all day Sunday. There is a very quiet and comfortable lounge room on the first floor, ideal reading.

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manager W, Manager at Minotel Wessex Royale, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear Guest. Thank you for your comments and taking the time to rate us. We are really pleased to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of the Hotel We hope to welcome you back again in the future. More

 
 
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Address: 32 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UP, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Dorset > Dorchester
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Ranked #6 of 9 hotels in Dorchester
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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